About

Melanie is working on a research project at the National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life, Forest Research Institute, exploring end-of-life opportunities for preservative-treated timber and engineered wood products to support a circular economy. She is also involved in a co-funded TMR project on low-carbon transport infrastructure, focusing on sustainable pavement solutions, as well as a food waste minimisation project in the Pacific Islands aimed at enhancing food security. She was awarded her PhD from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2024, with research focused on ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change and mangrove reforestation in coastal Fijian communities.

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End-of-life opportunities for preservative treated timber and Engineered Wood Products within the circular economy.

Organisational Affiliations

Adjunct Member, Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research

Casual Academic, School of Science, Technology and Engineering

admin/projects, National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life

admin/projects, School of Science, Technology and Engineering

Casual Academic, School of Science, Technology and Engineering

Casual Academic, School of Science, Technology and Engineering

Casual Academic, School of Business and Creative Industries

Education

PhD Human Geography
2019–2024, Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC
Geography Major/Biology Minor
2015–2018, Bachelor of Arts (BA, AB, BS, BSc, SB, ScB), University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC
Secondary Education
2015–2018, Bachelor of Secondary Education, University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC